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Old Nov 15, 2012 | 02:11 PM
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I cant figure out how to tighten the top ball joint bolt all the way. I kno u have to use a allen key but my problem is how are u sopose to get the bolt completely tight when it is counter sunk into the spindle?

You cant use a socket bc u have to use an allen key to hold the stud from turning.

Once th bolt is sunk into the spindle u cant use a wrench..

Need a little help here

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Old Nov 15, 2012 | 02:44 PM
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Do you have the pass through socket set. Mainly used for allthread in construction work you couod still put a allen wrench on the stud
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Old Nov 15, 2012 | 02:48 PM
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no i dont is that the only way??
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Old Nov 15, 2012 | 02:54 PM
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Thats what I can think of at the moment did ya do a google search
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Old Nov 15, 2012 | 02:56 PM
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ya nuthin came up but where to buy the spindles lol
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Old Nov 15, 2012 | 05:32 PM
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pry down on the control arm with a big *** prybar to put tension on the taper while tightening it up.
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Old Nov 15, 2012 | 05:44 PM
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i got it thanks guys

i went and bought a pass through socket set thanks again
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Old Nov 15, 2012 | 05:54 PM
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That is one of my major dislikes of Mcgaughy's spindles
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Old Nov 15, 2012 | 06:00 PM
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Ya tell me about it. I dont get why the damn ball joint stud spins. Then u gotta cut the stud off bc its too long. Makes me wonder how the hell ill ever get it back off?? Bc once u cut the stud off u cant use the Allen key anymore. I gess ill have to torch it off if it ever comes to it
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Usually I replace the ball joints for good measure since its apart and new ones dont spin while tighting them. I will be doin my 2/4 this spring and get me a pass throughsocket set
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